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MEMBERS Debi Lux, Mayor Melissa Lockhart, Councilmember Jeannine Polk, Vice Mayor Janis Denton, Councilmember Greg Julian, Councilmember CITY OFFICIALS Melissa Reichert, City Manager Sara Welch, City Clerk Steven S. Leskovich, City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Announcements Next Meeting - June 3, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting at 9am at Burnt Store Presbyterian Church located at 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955. AGENDA APPROVAL 1. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 1.a National Public Works Week 1.b National Safe Boating Week 1.c Juan Ponce de Leon Conquistador Day 2. PUBLIC INPUT 2.a Those wishing to introduce themselves as nominees for a board or committee may do so at this time. Those who choose to speak must state their name for the record. 2.b Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. 3. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA (Quasi-Judicial and Legislative) CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 120 LAISHLEY COURT, PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA 33950 ************AMENDED AGENDA************ MAY 20, 2026, 9:00 AM 1

4. ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS (No Public Hearing Required) 4.a A resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, accepting a Bill of Sale, Release of Liens/Affidavit of No Liens, and utility easements, from BIG SREG Jones Loop LLC, and utility easement from North Loop CDD, and warranty from Horizon Construction Inc., for water and wastewater facilities at the development known as Jones loop Commercial located at 26140 Jones Loop Rd; providing for conflicts and severability; and providing an effective date. 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.a Invoice of Leskovich Law Group, P.A. for legal services rendered through April 2026 in the amount of $7,750.00. 5.b Invoice of Persson, Cohen & Mooney, P.A. for legal services rendered through May 5, 2026, in the amount of $952.00. 5.c April 22, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes 5.d Demolition Permits Update 6. REGULAR AGENDA 6.a University of Florida - Punta Gorda Resilient Futures 6.b Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society New Mural Request: Punta Gorda Rotary - 100 Years of Service 6.c Event Permit - 26-00196621 - Fourth Fest and Fireworks Exclusive Use of Laishley Park - July 2-5 2026 6.d PGI Green Thumbs Sculpture Placement Request 6.e Agreement award to Browning Chapman, LLC of IN, to seal all joints and penetrations, and apply a waterproof traffic rated membrane on the second level of Herald Court Center Parking Garage. 6.f Award of Amendment to Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Sarasota, FL, to provide professional services to inspect Hendrickson Dam at the Shell Creek Reservoir. 6.g Local Agency Program Agreement for Alligator Creek Multi-use Trail Bridge - Design and Engineering 6.h Golf Cart Discussions 6.i Project Updates 7. BOARDS / COMMITTEE 7.a Announcement of Vacancies: Building Board (1 consumer advocate seat) 7.b Announcement of Vacancies: Burnt Store Isles Canal Advisory Committee (1 regular and 1 alternate) 7.c Announcement of Vacancies: Code Enforcement Board (1 regular and 2 alternate) 2

7.d Nominations: Board of Zoning Appeals (1 alternate) 7.e Nominations: Building Board (1 alternate) 7.f Nominations: Utility Advisory Board (1 alternate) 7.g Appointment: Building Board (1 alternate) 8. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS 8.a City Clerk 8.b City Manager 8.c City Attorney 9. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 10. PUBLIC INPUT 10.a Anyone wishing to address the Council on any matter must state their name for the record. Each person will be allowed to speak up to a maximum of three minutes. ADJOURNMENT If any person decides to appeal any decision made by City Council or an Advisory Board/Committee with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or hearing, he or she may need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26, the location of this public hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Interpreters for the hearing impaired (TTY 941-575-5013) or non-English speaking citizens, and any other special accommodations can be requested by contacting the Human Resources Manager/Non-Discrimination Coordinator whose address is 326 W. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, whose telephone number is (941) 575-3371, and whose email address is humres@pgorda.us at least two (2) calendars days prior to the meeting. 3

Title: National Public Works Week Funds: Not applicable. Recommended Action: City Council present the proclamation to Ron Everts, Public Works Director. Summary: The proclamation declares May 17 through May 23, 2026, to be National Public Works Week. Department/Division: City Clerk CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 05/20/2026 PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS EXHIBITS: 1. National Public Works Week 2026 4

PROCLAMATION City of Punta Gorda WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of Punta Gorda; and WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in Punta Gorda to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida does hereby proclaim the week of May 17 through May 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week and urges all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees, and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026. CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA __________________________ Dr. Deborah O. Lux, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ Sara Welch, City Clerk 5

Title: National Safe Boating Week Funds: Not applicable Recommended Action: Present the proclamation to Carl Moore, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 98. Summary: The proclamation declares May 16 through May 22, 2026 to be National Safe Boating Week. Department/Division: City Clerk CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 05/20/2026 PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS EXHIBITS: 1. National Safe Boating Week 6

PROCLAMATION City of Punta Gorda WHEREAS, National Safe Boating Week is observed to bring attention to important life-saving tips for recreational boaters so that they can have a safer, more fun experience out on the water throughout the year; and WHEREAS, on average, 650 people die each year in boating-related accidents in the U.S.; 75 percent of these are fatalities caused by drowning; and WHEREAS, most of these accidents are caused by human error or poor judgment and not by the boat, equipment, or environmental factors; and WHEREAS, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their life jackets. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida does hereby proclaim the 16th through the 22nd of May 2026, as National Safe Boating Week and urges all who live, work, and play on the waters of Punta Gorda to start a year- round effort to promote safe boating. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2026. CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA __________________________ Dr. Deborah O. Lux, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ Sara Welch, City Clerk 7

Title: Juan Ponce de Leon Conquistador Day Funds: Not applicable. Recommended Action: The proclamation be presented to the Royal Order of Ponce de Leon Conquistadors. Summary: The proclamation declares May 23, 2026, to be Juan Ponce de Leon Conquistador Day. Department/Division: City Clerk CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 05/20/2026 PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS EXHIBITS: 1. Juan Ponce de Leon Conquistador Day 8

PROCLAMATION City of Punta Gorda WHEREAS, the Royal Order of the Juan Ponce de Leon Conquistadors was formed in 1979 to commemorate and perpetuate the memory of Juan Ponce de Leon, his discovery of Florida in 1513, his attempt to establish a European Colony on Charlotte Harbor in 1521, the first documented attempt in America, and his impact on the establishment of the City of Punta Gorda; and WHEREAS, the Ponce de Leon Conquistadors have since visited Palencia, Spain, near the place where Juan Ponce de Leon was born, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he served as governor not only of Puerto Rico, but of the land he named La Florida, thereby strengthening the ties between Punta Gorda and its sister cities; and WHEREAS, the people of the City of Punta Gorda now wish to show their appreciation to the Ponce de Leon Conquistadors for their efforts in carrying out their programs to commemorate the memory of Juan Ponce de Leon, their efforts at promoting cultural exchanges, their dedication to history, and the zeal with which they carry out their activities. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida does hereby proclaim the 23rd of May 2026, as Juan Ponce de Leon Conquistador Day in the City of Punta Gorda, encouraging all citizens to join in paying tribute on this day. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of May 2026. CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA __________________________ Dr. Deborah O. Lux, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ Sara Welch, City Clerk 9

Title: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, accepting a Bill of Sale, Release of Liens/Affidavit of No Liens, and utility easements, from BIG SREG Jones Loop LLC, and utility easement from North Loop CDD, and warranty from Horizon Construction Inc., for water and wastewater facilities at the development known as Jones loop Commercial located at 26140 Jones Loop Rd; providing for conflicts and severability; and providing an effective date. Funds: Not applicable. Recommended Action: City Council acceptance of resolution and utility ownership. Summary: BIG SREG Jones Loop LLC has constructed a public water system, and a public wastewater collection system to provide public water and public sewer availability to the Jones Loop Commercial development. The utility facilities have been completed and the Developer is seeking to convey the utility facilities to the City of Punta Gorda. Utility improvements are typically funded and constructed by the specially benefitted properties, and or Developer, and transferred to the utility for ownership, operation and maintenance Department/Division: Utilities CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 05/20/2026 ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS (No Public Hearing Required) EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution 2. Utility Turn Over Packet 10

CITY OF PUNTA GORDA RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A BILL OF SALE, RELEASE OF LIENS/AFFIDAVIT OF NO LIENS, AND UTILITY EASEMENT, FROM BIG SREG JONES LOOP LLC, AND UTILITY EASEMENT FROM NORTH LOOP CDD, AND WARRANTY FROM HORIZON CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS JONES LOOP COMMERCIAL LOCATED AT 26140 JONES LOOP RD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, BIG SREG Jones Loop, LLC is the owner/developer of a commercial subdivision known as Jones Loop Commercial, which is located within the Punta Gorda Utility Service Area; and WHEREAS, the developer has constructed a public water system and a public wastewater collection system as part of its development activity to serve Jones Loop Commercial: and WHEREAS, because the City of Punta Gorda will be supplying utility services to Jones Loop Commercial, ownership and maintenance of the wastewater transmission force main are being turned over to the City of Punta Gorda. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA, THAT: I. The Bill of Sale, Release of Liens/Affidavit of No Liens, utility easements, from BIG SREG Jones Loop LLC, and Warranty from Horizon Commercial Inc., for the public water system and public wastewater system, copies of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby accepted by the City of Punta Gorda. II. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith, be and the same are repealed to the extent of such conflict. III. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. IV. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. 11

ADOPTED in regular session of the City Council of the City of Punta Gorda, Florida, this day of , 20 . Deborah Lux, Mayor ATTEST: Sara Welch, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Steven Leskovich, City Attorney 12

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Title: Invoice of Leskovich Law Group, P.A. for legal services rendered through April 2026 in the amount of $7,750.00. Funds: General Recommended Action: City Council approval. Summary: Invoice Number 0426 for legal services. City Attorney invoices are brought before Council for approval. Fiscal-year-to-date expenses total $46,224.99. Department/Division: City Manager / Legal CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 05/20/2026 CONSENT AGENDA EXHIBITS: 1. Invoice April 2026 37

LESKOVICH LAW GROUP, P.A. 306 Olympia Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Phone (941) 575-5100 | Fax (941) 575-6400 Email: office@southernjustice.com www.SouthernJustice.com Steven S. Leskovich, J.D., Ed.D. John M. Robson, Esq. Andrew S. Epstein, Esq Mark C. De Sisto, Esq. *Jean-Paul Galasso, Esq. Licensed Attorney in DC, FL & OH Licensed n FL Of-Counsel *Of-Counsel – Retired Of-Counsel Doctor of Education Licensed in FL & DC *Board Certified – Criminal Law INVOICE NO. 0426 April 2026 DATE SERVICES TIME RATE TOTAL 4/01/2026 Fishville Meeting with CM, Receivers and Prospective Buyers 1.50 200.00 300.00 4/03/2026 Floodplain Ordinance Enforcement – Seven Brew and Socorro 1.50 200.00 300.00 4/6/2026 Review and Respond to School Speed Zone Ordinance 0.75 200.00 150.00 4/6/2026 Prepare for and attend Pre-Agenda Meeting 1.5 200.00 300.00 4/7/2026 Review Line of Credit Resolutions and corresponding documentation with Regions Commercial Equipment Financing 1.0 200.00 200.00 4/7/2026 Prepare for and attend Motion to Continue RJ Gorman lawsuit, draft Order to Continue and send to opposing counsel for approval and submit order to judge for ratification. 1.25 200.00 125.00 4/8/2026 Prepare for and attend City Council Meeting 6.0 200.00 1200.00 4/8/2026 Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969 – selling surplus equipment. 1.0 200.00 200.00 4/9/2026 Waterfront Hotel Code Issue 1.0 200.00 200.00 4/13/2026 Directors Meeting, Atwell Meeting and Code Pre-Agenda Meeting 3.5 200.00 700.00 4/13/2026 Code Compliance meeting with Attorney Masche 1.0 200.00 200.00 4/14/2026 Review 1000 West Marion Bert J. Harris Claim. 0.50 200.00 100.00 4/15/2026 Review Resolution on 477.177 0.50 200.00 100.00 4/15/2026 Review and respond to Interlocal Agreement with CCPS for CDL DL testing 0.50 200.00 100.00 4/15/2026 Review and respond to Regions Bank attorney letter 0.50 200.00 100.00 4/15/2026 Review letter from Atty. Mahshie and communicate with Atty. Mahshie on Code Violation Complaint 0.75 200.00 175.00 4/16/2026 Prepare for, attend, and present Motion to Dismiss for Christa Lomazzo lawsuit 1.5 200.00 300.00 38

4/20/2026 Prepare for and attend Pre-Agenda Council Meeting 1.5 200.00 300.00 4/20/2026 Shade Meeting 2.0 200.00 400.00 4/21/2026 Review and begin process for Parking Garage Ordinance 0.50 200.00 100.00 4/21/2026 Phone call with Ernie Sturgus about Park Hill 0.25 200.00 50.00 4/22/2026 Prepare for and attend City Council Meeting 5.0 200.00 1000.00 4/23/2026 Directors Meeting 0.75 200.00 150.00 4/24/2026 Review, Draft and Opine on SB 1134, FL Chapter 26-43 1.25 200.00 250.00 4/27/2026 Director’s Meeting 1.0 200.00 200.00 4/27/2026 Meeting with Ernie Sturgis about Park Hill 0.75 200.00 150.00 4/28/2026 Meeting with Fishville Reps 1.5 200.00 300.00 4/30/2026 Review Resolution on 2024-3800 0.50 200.00 100.00 TOTAL 39.25 $7,750.00 39

Title: Invoice of Persson, Cohen & Mooney, P.A. for legal services rendered through May 5, 2026, in the amount of $952.00. Funds: General Recommended Action: City Council approval Summary: All invoices for legal services rendered to the City are brought to Council for approval. Persson, Cohen & Mooney, P.A. provides legal counsel to the City's Advisory Boards and Committees on an as needed basis. Fiscal year expenses, including this invoice, total $7,350.00. Department/Division: City Manager CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PUNTA GORDA 05/20/2026 CONSENT AGENDA EXHIBITS: 1. Invoice #6992 in the amount of $952.00 40